Research Methodology Quiz

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Testing a hypothesis

• Generating hypothesis from data

• Using large sample sizes

• Characterizing trends and patterns

Which research method aims to provide a richer and deeper understanding of a phenomenon?

• Narrative research

• Grounded theory research

• Ethnographic research

• Quantitative research

What is the common data collection instrument used in phenomenological research?

• Observation

• Interview

• Survey

• Discourse analysis

Which kind of research allows for an intensive analysis of a single person or institution?

• Historical research

• Narrative research

• Case study research

• Phenomenological research

What is the main weakness of qualitative research?

• Difficulty in analysis

• Cost inefficiency

• Inability to generalize findings

• Time consuming

Which kind of research focuses on understanding present patterns and anticipating future choices through past event data?

• Historical research

• Ethnographic research

• Narrative research

• Grounded theory research

What is the primary aim of grounded theory research?

• To provide an intensive analysis

• To understand cultural practices

• To describe lived experiences

• To develop a theory

Which kind of research is concerned with the feeling and motives of the participants?

• Ethnographic research

• Historical research

• Case study research

• Phenomenological research

What is the common approach used in narrative research?

• Discourse analysis

• Observation

• Survey

• Interview

Which kind of research allows for an in-depth examination of a single person or institution?

• Historical research

• Narrative research

• Case study research

• Phenomenological research